The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-11-02
able Addresses by Hon. K. W. sutherlin,
Mr., A, j. Lafsrgue, Col. C. j. Boat
ner and Judge w. A. Seay.

| SHhEVEPOByi NOV, Dur tile pdeu Sech
he topic of conversation among the people
ashreveport has been the grand Democratic
mass meeting which was fixed FOR to-day.
| FOR the last forty eight hours every inward
bound train has brought full complement
| d Messengers from the surrounding COUP
Nv, who came to attend the meeting, and
yesterday members OF the committee OK
wessed themselves satisfied the meeting
soald be above expectation, and show in just
what high regard Gov. McEnery Is held by
| he people of Louisians.
The Governor arrived Tuesday night from
[hbeline and was driven to Tilley's Hotel.
| His arrival was not expected, and yesterday
| torning when the news got out that he was
|ntown citizens focked to the hotel and paid
Ekeir respects.
Last night Messrs. Burke, Jonas and Eustis,
lew. Ogden, Cunningham, G. j. Boatner.
| Mtherlin, 7. g. Sparks, Larry ODonnell,
VA. W. Lowry Of Bossier, Richard Sinnott,
#H Q. StrinsfelIow, Arthur MoGuerk, special
| tenographer and other prominent citizens
afYiyed
Msnywere unable TO find accommodations,
| BE hotels being crowded. The LIgh Guard
Sil7er Band arrived from Marshall, Tex,
Ibis forenoon aud Immediately serenaded
tie Governor. Messrs. Jonas, Eustis, Burke
ind others are at Tilley's Hotel.
This forenoon and yesterday bouquets were
sent to the Governor, with pretty gilt.edge
| sards inscribed with eulogistic greetings at
aehed.
The committee of arrangements, through
Col. ]. s. Young, chairman, escorted the
Governor. Senator Eustis, ex-senator Jonas,
Major Burke, Col. Sparks, Judge Seay and
Slhers to the courthouse, the place Of meet
Ing. When the carriages arrived with the
sntemen there was
BURST OF ENTHUSIASM
md general applause from the waiting null
shdc. The Governor assembled the plat
ssm and was shown seat, which WAS the
Egnal for cheering. The platform on which
DC ceremonies were conducted had been
acorated by party of ladies' composed Of
III, Julia Rule, Mrs. L. L, Gilmore, Mrs.
Rnhard Binson, Mrs. N. s. Allen, Mrs G. A.
Aston, Mrs. Iinnie Arnold, Mrs. Burvee
BOXER, Mrs. Lott!e Kirk, Mrs. J. D. Jen-
ans, Mrs. Gus. Guynemer, Mrs. John
Koran, Mrs. Minnie Bucklew, Mrs. Eliza
aysms, Mrs Charles schaeffer, and others.
This is the first time in the political history
Shreveport that such an occurrence has
asnspired, and is tribute to Gov McEnery,
mblematio of the manner of which he has
made Louisiana bloom and flower. Ropes OF
palm we're swung from pillar to post, and
sarlands Of gay flowers of every kind, roses,
ahlias, daisies and the many chrysanthe-
uams porfumed the air around the stand.
From every post the flsgs of every nation
Sung in the breeze. The ladies had thought
My prepared boutonnieres, with which they
aecorated the Governor and the party, not
'orgetting the modest reporters and the re
ming stenographer.
AN EXQUISITE BOUQUET,
nom Mrs. Dew L. Tally, WAS handed the
governor. Pendent from it was card bear.
as the following inscriptions: Sweets to
gov. s. D. McEnery, the champion of white
supremacy; tue model patron of education;
ae faithful friend Of agriculture: the prac
Rai levee constructor; the sterling advo
ase OF straightout Democracy, and thu
resent and future Chief Magistrate o.
anny Louisiana"
10 the rear Of the speakers stand were
s!ansed the long covered tables, soon to b.
aael With attractive and toothsome delca
ses Tor 5000. A mighty feast under tht
saiy trees and blue canopy of heaven die
We committee provide in obedience to tht
@csates OF hospitality. Attentive waiter:
apphed the wants of all, and this depart
srn' OF the meeting was attentiYely
boxed to.
iheeourtyard was crowded with citizens
saa many lGdies were among the audience
Wh. Young called the meeting to order a
\ sesident of The Fourth Ward Democrat,
lnb. He ssid:
ne meet as Democrats on Democratic
NsA Ii ID historical fact we are ap
@eaching campaign for the filing OF thu
s,se ellices for the next four years. ",
..,e extended invitations to gentlemen VIII,
a'e neld prominence before the people, an,
NV nave personal preference for Gov
%Ssshois-Attorney General Cunningham
y. 9eHrles, Gov. Knobioch and to otheI
SsaAefs Who have appeared before the PEG
= nefetofore, sud so far we have received
y favorable response from any but thos
muse Known preferences are for McEnery.
ne Then read the following
FRoA GEN. NICHOLS.
si s,n. letter of 22d October, directed t,
IN orleans, reached me at Sparta. vii
Es ,ess to-day d Democratic meeting q
on. FRANCIS i. NICHOLAS.
anS Following vice presidents were pomi
~ and elected: j. J. Koran, Victor Gros
~, a. u. Battle. j. II. Giliilaud. Pete
W. Z. d. jacobs, S. B. McCutchon,
III epnens, Joe Bouisseau, II. G. String
Il. W. Ogden, Bryan Ardis, Sirnol
.Nly, "m Robson, A. d. Land. Georg
'son, john Wapples, Jules Crime, ]. n